Telecommunications and Information Technology Task Force

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Telecommunications and Information Technology Task Force:

Co-Chairs

 * Blair Thoreson (R-ND), Public Sector Chair
 * Bartlett Cleland (Institute for Policy Innovation), Private Sector Chair

The Institute for Policy Innovation is a Texas-based think tank founded by Dick Armey that Politico describes as "known for its economic analysis of pending and proposed changes in tax policy, with its emphasis on free markets, limited government, supply-side economics and dynamic scoring. IPI focuses on issues of taxation, technology, education reform, and government regulation." The Center for Technology Freedom was created when Bartlett Cleland joined IPI. On its website, IPI states that it is funded "wholly by contributions from individuals, businesses and other non-profit foundations." According to its 2009 Form 990, IPI received almost $1 million in donations and foundation grants.<Institute for Policy Innovation Form 990, IRS filing, March 3, 2010

Corporate, Trade or Other Group Members

 * Comcast

Politician Members

 * Eric Koch (R-IN)
 * Phil Montgomery (R-WI; Secretary, ALEC Board of Directors)

Staff

 * John Stephenson, Director
 * Seth Cooper, former Director
 * Dave Myslinski, former Legislative Assistant